Hi,
I must admit the fear of recurrence is driving me crazy. I read all the older posts that say not to worry every day is a gift but it is really hard. Especially after reading that as a former smoker I am on the wrong side of the curve statistically.
I am a 41yo male.
I was tonsil T1N2A .6cm primary tumor (right tonsil). One lymph node 3cm on the money. So I guess I could be T1N1A but it appears that statistically there is no difference. And I was treated as T1N2A.

I feel that I received the best possible treatment at the University of Chicago. Induction Chemo followed by Chemo/Rad completed 2/14/04.

But I find myself calling my doctors at the drop of a hat. Every time something appears even a little different. I developed a cold this week and it completely sent me into a tailspin. It's really all I can think about. I wish I could just put it behind me and carry on until the next occurrence (or not) but I cant. I just cant. Anyone have the same problem?
Robert


SCC 1.6cm Right Tonsil 10/3/03, 1 Node 3cm, T1N2AM0, Tonsil Removed, Selective Neck Disection, 4 Wks Induction Chemo (Taxol,Cisplatin), 8 Weeks Chemo/Radiation (5FU,Hydroxyurea,Iressa), IMRT x 40, Treatment Complete 2/13/04.
41 Years Old At Diagnosis